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ADR Institute of Alberta. 2014 AGM Thursday May 22 nd , 2014 Red Deer, AB. ADR Institute of Alberta ADRIA . Incorporated on May 14, 2012 Full transition September 1, 2012 First AGM/Board of Directors June 2013. 2013-14 Board of Directors.
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ADR Institute of Alberta 2014 AGM Thursday May 22nd, 2014 Red Deer, AB
ADR Institute of Alberta ADRIA Incorporated on May 14, 2012 Full transition September 1, 2012 First AGM/Board of Directors June 2013
2013-14 Board of Directors • Joanne Munro, Mediator and Educator, Edmonton • Wendy Hassen, Facilitator, Mediator and Educator, Edmonton • Mike Hokanson, Mediator and ADR Advocate, Calgary • James Bancroft, Lawyer, Mediator & Negotiator, Calgary • Dolores Herman, Mediator & Investigator & Educator, Calgary • Stan Galbraith, Mediator, Edmonton • Deborah Howes, Mediator & Arbitrator & Educator, Edmonton • Barrie Marshall, Arbitrator and Arbitration Advocate, Calgary • Don Goodfellow Q.C., Lawyer, Arbitrator, Calgary • Charles Smith, Mediator, Fort McMurray - Past President
OUR VISION ADRIA is the strongest, most vibrant Appropriate Dispute Resolution membership organization in Canada – recognized for advancing excellence in the field of ADR, its practice, and its professionals
Values & Principles Guiding principles: • Excellence • Collaboration • Leadership • Uncompromising Ethics • Accountability Based on Values of: • Innovation • Creativity • Change • Added Value in Conflict Resolution
OUR MISSION … updated January 2014 To provide leadership and services in appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) to our members by: Fostering excellence in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and restorative practices Supporting the viable practice of ADR in Alberta Providing excellence in ADR professional development Promoting the ethical use of ADR processes Maintaining accreditation standards, accountability and designations for the ADR profession Encouraging those practicing in ADR to join our organization
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Enhance the Value, Awareness, Reputation and Access to ADR Services. Strengthen our Profession Strengthen ADRIA as a Membership Organization Strengthen the long term sustainability of ADRIA as an organization.
ADRIA Mediation Profession Advocacy Task Force PURPOSE Explore the broader questions around mediator compensation and the advocacy role of ADRIA Research mediator compensation, how it relates to pro bono activities, and its impact on the mediation profession and practices; Provide possible approaches\strategies for ADRIA Board consideration to effectively and appropriately advocate for ADRIA members moving forward. TIMELINES\DELIVERABLES • Research (Target Sept 1,2014 ) • “White Paper” to document research, findings, questions. (Target Oct. 1, 2014) • Develop\implement a membership consultation strategy including preparing a “what we heard” document. (Target November 15, 2014) • Final report and recommendations to ADRIA Board (Target December 31, 2014)
Transition & Transformation NEW • Location; • Programs; • Staff; • Executive Director; • Executive Director at ADRIC; • a RENEWED focus on providing Leadership within Alberta’s ADR Community; • and soon .... a RENEWED Board of Directors.
Financial ReportMichael Hokanson, Treasurer Total Member Equity Sep 2012 to April 2014
Transition & Transformation NEW • Location; • Programs; • Staff; • Executive Director; • Executive Director at ADRIC; • a RENEWED focus on providing Leadership within Alberta’s ADR Community; • and soon .... a RENEWED Board of Directors.
New ADRIA offices On the campus of Concordia University College, Edmonton. Dedicated ADRIA offices and Classroom – available to our membership. Also in Calgary: Offices & Boardroom at the North Calgary Business Centre Suitable and available to membership for small classes, Arbitration Hearings and Mediations.
Professional DevelopmentTammy Borowiecki & Tasha Innes ADRIC National Training Programs New Certificate Programs More Specialty Training
National Designations 2013 Chartered Mediators Plus: 19 Q.Meds 7 Q.Arbs 36 in Total (all 2013) March 2014 Applications: 3 C.Meds 2 C.Arbs 14 Q.Meds 13 Q.Arb 32 in Total (first half of 2014) 2013 Chartered Arbitrator
ADRIA Staff Paul Conway Executive Director Tammy Borowiecki Director Professional Development Tasha Innes Education Assistant TruusSouman Executive Assistant / Membership Karen Sommerfeld Bookkeeper Brenda Davidson Provincial Administrator CAMVAP + Invaluable support from Volunteers & Board Members
We hope to see you at our nextAGM & Conference Date & Location TBA Seeking: Collaborative Partners; and 2015 ADRIC Conference details